GET STARTED AC 1200 High Power Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender

GET STARTED AC 1200 High Power Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender

Overview 01 Package Contents... 01 Front Panel... 02 LED Descriptions... 03 Using as an Extender 04 Connects to a WIFI network... 04 Acts as an access point for WIFI devices... 04 Power on the X12... 05 Connect to an existing WIFI network... 06 Method 1: Connect with a web browser... 06 Method 2: Connect with WPS... 11 Connect an Ethernet-enabled Device... 12 Using as an Access Point... 13 Other Settings 17 Change the password of X12... 17 Save/Reload your Extender setting... 19 Update the Extender Firmware... 20 Hide extender's wireless network... 21 Troubleshoots 23

Overview The X12 WiFi Range Extender is a network device with multifunction, which can be using for increasing the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. The X12 WiFi Range Extender also can be used as an Access Point. Package Contents X12 Mini WiFi Range Extender x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1 User Manual x 1 Reset Pin x 1 01

Front Panel Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. AP/Extender ON/OFF WPS Button Status LED WPS LED Wan/Wlan Power LED Reset 02

LED Descriptions Power LED Blinking. The X12 is starting. Off. Power is not supplied. WPS LED Blinking. A WPS connection is being established Status LED Lit Blue. Best Connection. Lit Amber. Poor Connection. Lit Red. Disconnected. 03

Using as an Extender The extender works like a bridge between a WIFI router (or an access point) and a WIFI device out of the range from WIFI router. The extender performs two main jobs: Connects to a WIFI network When the extender connects over WIFI to an existing network, it functions as a network client, similar to one WIFI device connects to a network. Acts as an access point for WIFI devices The extender broadcasts its own signal that WIFI devices can join. As an access point, the extender performs tasks that router does, such as broadcasting its network name (SSID). The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place. Existing WiFi sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard to reach areas. 04

1 Power on the X12 Switch the power button On & the mode button to Extender on the side of the extender. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet which next to your WIFI router. The extender plugged in the proximity of the WIFI router only for the initial setup process. 05

2 Connect to an existing WIFI network To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network. You can do this in one of two ways: Method 1. Connect with a web browser. Method 2. Connect with WPS. (more details on page 11) Method 1: Connect with a web browser 1. Use a WIFI network manager on a computer or smartphone (recommended) to find and connect to the extender WIFI network X12_2.4G or X12_5G 2. Once connected, the setup page will be popup. If not popup, enter http://extenderlogin.com or http://192.168.19.252/ in the address field of the web browser. When prompted, set your own password for admin page for the initial setup process. Set password for the admin page Please remember your login password. You can only reset the extender if forget it. Enter password Confirm Password Confirm Password Computer 06

X12 WiFi Extender Set password for the admin page 6-32 characters Confirm Password The new password should consist of 6-32 characters. Login Please reset the device if you forget the login password, power on the device, press and hold the reset button on device about 5 seconds. Smartphone 3. Click the Login button. 4. Select an existing WIFI network you would like to extend. Note: Click the Rescan if the wireless Network list couldn't load completely or successfully. 07

Select an existing WiFi network you would like to extend Your Target Network Name SSID1 SSID2 SSID3 Rescan Smartphone Select an existing WiFi network you would like to extend Your Target Network Name 80-3F-5D-C8-74-F9 SSID1 XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX SSID2 XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX SSID3 XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX RESCAN MANUALLY Computer 08

5. Fill in the WIFI network password of the router you selected (also called the passphrase or security key). Confirm or change the extender s SSID after connected successful. Then click NEXT. 6. The X12 needs around half one minute to reboot. You can connect back the extender by using the new SSIDs. Note: If the extender fails to connect the router, the Status LED would turn to lit red and the extender SSIDs won t be changed. You might type the wrong password on step 5. Please enter the password of Your Target Network Name Enter the password (network key) for your existing WiFi network, the extender s WiFi password same as existing network. The 2.4Ghz network name of extender X12_2.4G_EXT Hide the extender s WiFi network name(ssid) The 5Ghz network name of extender X12_5G_EXT Hide the extender s WiFi network name(ssid) BACK NEXT Smartphone 09

Password and Network Name Please enter the password of Your Target Network Name Enter the pass word (network key) for your existing WiFi network, the extender s WiFi password same as existing network. Enter a network name for your 2.4G WiFi network. X12_2.4G_EXT Hide the extender s WiFi network name (SSID) Enter a network name for your 5G WiFi network. X12_5G_EXT Hide the extender s WiFi network name (SSID) BACK APPLY Computer 7. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router and thearea with a poor router WIFI signal. (How to find out the suitable location, please refer to the Troubleshooting) 10

Method 2: Connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. 1. Press the WPS button on the front panel of the extender. Then WPS LED blinks. 2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point. When the extender connects to your existing WIFI network successful, the X12 WIFI network name would be changed into X12_2.4G_EXT and X12_5G_EXT", and the Status LED would turn to Lit Blue. If the X12 fails to connect, the Status LED would turn to Lit Amber. Try to setup once again. If it still does not work, try the Method 1: Connect with a web browser on page 06. 3. After setup successful, you can connect back the X12 with new SSID. The first time you visit the admin page (http://extenderlogin.com or http://192.168.19.252/), it would require you setup your own password for admin page. 4. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router and the area with a poor router WIFI signal. (How to find out the suitable location, please refer to the Troubleshooting) 11

Connect an Ethernet-enabled Device After the X12 connected to your existing WIFI network successful, you can connect a wired device to the X12 by using an Ethernet cable. Then the device can access your existing network through the WIFI connection. WLAN WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WPS 12

Using as an Access Point The X12 WIFI Range Extender also can be used as an Access Point. An access point receives internet data by wired Ethernet (such as hotel s wired Ethernet), and converts into a 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals. It sends and receives wireless traffic to and from nearby wireless clients. 13

1. Power on the X12 Switch the power button On & the mode button to AP on the side of the extender. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 2. Connect the X12 to your wired Ethernet port with Ethernet cable came with the X12. LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN 3. Use a WIFI network manager on a computer or smartphone (recommended) to find and connect to the extender WIFI network X12_2.4G or X12_5G 4. Once connected, the setup page will be popup. If not popup, enter http://extenderlogin.com or http://192.168.19.252/ in the address field of the web browser. When prompted, set your own password for admin page for the initial setup process. 14

X12 WiFi Extender Set password for the admin page 6-32 characters Confirm Password The new password should consist of 6-32 characters. Login Please reset the device if you forget the login password, power on the device, press and hold the reset button on device about 5 seconds. Smartphone Set Admin Password Please remember your login password. You can only reset the extender if forget it. Enter password Confirm Password Confirm Password Computer 15

5. Setup the X12 SSID & password and click APPLY. it needs around one minute to restart. And you can connect back the new SSID of X12 to visit the internet. 2.4GHz Network Extender SSID X12_2.4G Password 5GHz Network Extender SSID X12_5G Password Hide the extender s WiFi network name(ssid) APPLY Smartphone Wireless Enter a network name for your 2.4G WiFi network. X12_2.4G Enter the password for your 2.4G WiFi network. Enter a network name for your 5G WiFi network. X12_5G Enter the password for your 5G WiFi network. Consistent with 2.4G password APPLY Computer 16

Other Settings Change the password of X12 1. Connect the X12 and visit the admin page by entering http://extenderlogin.com or http://192.168.19.252/ 2. Fill in the password of admin page 3. Click Setting >> System Tools set by PC >> Admin Account. Input your current password & the new password you want to set twice. 4. Click Save button, your change would be saved. Current Password New Password Comfirm Password Cancel Save Smartphone 17

Wireless 2.4G Status Admin Account Wireless 5G Old Password: Network New Password: DHCP Server Confirm Password: System Tools Save Firmware Update Factory Restore Backup & Restore Reboot Admin Account System Log Computer 18 Settings Logout

Save/Reload your Extender setting You can use this feature to save your extender setting and reload it easy when you reset the router to factory setting or update the router firmware. 1. Connect the X12 and visit the admin page by entering http://extenderlogin.com or http://192.168.19.252/ 2. Fill in the password of admin page. 3. Click Setting >> System Tools set by PC >> Backup & Restore. Click the Backup button to save the current setting and click browse and upload to reload the saved setting. Wireless 2.4G Wireless 5G Network DHCP Server System Tools Status Backup & Restore Reboot Admin Account System Log Logout Backup Save a copy of your current settings. Backup Factory Restore Restore saved settings from a file. Browse Firmware Update Factory Restore Settings UPDATE Note The current configuration will be replaced by the uploading configuration file, please make sure the restore file is correct. Use a pin to press the Reset button to reset the extender if it cannot be managed caused by uploading file failed. DO NOT power off the extender during the restore process, as the extender may be damaged. The restore process may take a few minutes to complete and the extender will automatically reboot itself when finished. Computer 19

Update the Extender Firmware The extender firmware is stored in flash memory. You might check if any latest firmware is available at www.prescitech.com. 1. Connect the X12 and visit the admin page by entering http://extenderlogin.com or http://192.168.19.252/ 2. Fill in the password of admin page 3. Click Setting >> System Tools set by PC >> Firmware Update. 4. Browse a firmware file and click Upgrade. Status Wireless 2.4G Firmware Upgrade Wireless 5G Select the firmware file and then click the Upgrade button: Settings Logout Browse Network Upgrade DHCP Server System Tools Hardware Version 2.0 Firmware Version 1.0.5.Build.150605.Rel.41126n Firmware Update Factory Restore Backup & Restore Reboot Admin Account Computer WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt during updating process. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, load a new page, or turn off the repeater. The extender would be reset into its factory setting after updated finish. 20 System Log

Hide extender's wireless network You can hide the extender wireless network that which would not display in your client WIFI scanning list. Other people could not join the wireless network if they do not have your wireless network SSID even they get the password of the wireless network. 1. Connect the X12 and visit the admin page by entering http://extenderlogin.com or http://192.168.19.252/ 2. Fill in the password of admin page. 3. Click Setting >> wireless 2.4G or Wireless 5G. 4. Uncheck the selection Broadcast SSID, then click Save. (Tick "Hide the extender's WiFi network name (SSID)" by smartphone) 5. After it restart. The SSIDs would not show up for the publish network list. Extender SSID X12_2.4G_EXT Hide the extender s WiFi network name(ssid) Password Cancel Save Smartphone 21

Wireless 2.4G Status Settings Wireless 2.4G Wireless 5G Extender SSID X12_2.4G_EXT Network Password DHCP Server Save System Tools 22 Broadcast SSID Logout

Troubleshoots 1. How to find out the suitable location for my X12? The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WIFI router network. Use the Status LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal. If the Status LED Lit amber, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Status LED Lit blue. Host Wi-Fi Note: Place the extender in an elevated location and minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices. 2. How to reset the X12 into its default factory setting? Power on the X12 AT LEAST one minute. Push the reset button at bottom of the device by using the metal pin attached. Hold the button around 3 ~5 seconds till the POWER light blinks. The reset process is success. If the POWER light not blinks, release the reset button & press once again. 23

3. My internet speed drops after setup successful, how to fix it? Try to place the X12 into new location which away from some obstacles. Like: Cabin, Glass & Walls. And wireless devices also effect the signal transmitting. Like cordless phone, fax, microwave oven, doorbell. If there are too many WIFI signal nearby. Try to change the channel of X12. Please google how to choose the right channel. 4. My problem not solved above? Please call our support team 800-213-2134 24

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